Africa: Legalising Medicinal Cannabis in Africa Good and Reminiscent of History

Although recreational marijuana remains prohibited in almost every country in Africa, it has not historically always been so. It might also surprise some to know that the continent… Read more »

Africa: Why Internet Disruptions Have Rocked Parts of Africa

Damages on multiple undersea telecommunication cables are the cause of a far-reaching connection outage that rocked parts of the African continent last week, with operators and… Read more »

Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought

Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »

Africa: AU to Fund SADC Mission in DR Congo

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to "mobilise requisite support" for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission… Read more »

Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality

As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »

Africa: Somalia Fronts Ex-Minister for AU Chairperson Top Seat

Somalia has formally begun lobbying for its ex-Foreign Affairs minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam to be the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson in what could bring a direct… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda to Host Africa Global Vaccine Institute Office

Rwanda will host the International Vaccine Institute's (IVI) Africa regional office, due to open in 2024, the Seoul-based organisation said on Tuesday, February 27. Read more »

Africa: AU Today Is Fit-for-Purpose, Says Kagame As Ruto Takes Over Reforms Team

The African Union is better positioned to drive the interests of the continent than it was in 2016, when the body launched institutional reforms, President Paul Kagame said on… Read more »

Southern Africa: South Africa-Led SADC Deployment in the DRC Will Destabilize the East African Region

There were many opportunities for peace. They have all been thrown out on the altar of military brinkmanship and tribalistic politicking. Read more »

Africa: 34 African Leaders, Heads of Int'l Institutions to Attend AU Summit

At least 34 African leaders and heads of international institutions are expected to attend the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on… Read more »

Africa: FIFA Says Reports On Use of Blue Cards 'Incorrect'

World football governing body (FIFA) has quashed assertions that they are on the verge of introducing 'Blue Card' in football. Read more »

Africa: Grammy Awards 2024 - 'Afro Beat' Gets Due Recognition After 65 Years

For the first time in its 65-year  history, the prestigious Grammy Awards in the US has created the 'Best African Music Performance category', specifically recognizing the… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Third Lowest-Risk African Country for Identity Fraud - Report

Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa, according to the latest findings by Smile ID, a digital verification services firm… Read more »

Africa: East Africa's Path to Success in Afcon 2027

The recent performances of East African teams in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and at the Finals tournaments proper, have raised concerns about the region's… Read more »

Africa: 10 Facts and History You Need to Know About Afcon 2023

The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Côte d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 - Top 10 Young Players to Look Out for

A host of football prospects have their eyes set on using the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) spotlight to not only lift their respective countries to glory but to also show the… Read more »

Africa: CAF Increases 2023 Afcon Prize Money By 40%

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 percent increase in prize money for teams that will reach the quarterfinals through the grand finale in the upcoming… Read more »

Africa: AU Calls for Calm to De-Escalate Simmering Tension Between Ethiopia and Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of… Read more »

Africa: Top 10 Richest People in Africa At the Start of 2024

Business Insider Africa, a Pan-African innovative business news provider, has presented - courtesy of the Forbes real-time billionaires list - the top 10 richest people in Africa… Read more »

Africa: A Quick Look At Africa 2024 Through GDPs

With the arrival of 2024, various financial institutions have disclosed their projections for the African continent in the new fiscal year. In line with the predictions of experts,… Read more »

Africa: UN to Fund African Union-Led Peace Missions

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations, a decision welcomed by UN Secretary General… Read more »

Africa: Who Is Clare Akamanzi, the New NBA Africa Chief Executive?

Clare Akamanzi, an international trade and investment lawyer who has been a key player in Rwanda's business ecosystem and promoting the tourism and innovation sectors, was on… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Akamanzi Appointed NBA Africa CEO

The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday, December 27, appointed Rwanda's Clare Akamanzi as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa. Read more »

Africa: BioNTech Facility in Kigali is a Gamechanger for Africa

During the Covid-19 pandemic, when everyone was hard-hit; the wealthy countries had an end in sight because they quickly and successfully produced vaccines. Read more »

Africa: HIV Vaccine Trial in Africa Halted Due to Ineffectiveness

The initial attempt in Africa to assess the efficacy of two combined vaccines against HIV has been terminated as researchers determined that the intervention was ineffective. Read more »